Michele McLaughlin with Seamus & Teddy

-Name: Michele McLaughlin and Brad Heist. -Age: 52 and 56. -Hometown: Allentown. -Type of pet: Dog. -Name: Seamus. -Age: 3 years old. -Breed: Standard poodle. -Male or female? Male. -Why he is our friend: He is a gentle, calm dog that loves all people and animals. -Describe in four words: Therapeutic, calm, affectionate, funny. -Best trait: Loving to all. -Personality: Seamus is a certified therapy dog. He loves visiting seniors and even loves going to the vet. -A funny story: Seamus was near death with pneumonia when we got him. He spent a lot of time at the vet's office and one might think he would be frightened after so much medical care and IVs. Not our boy -- he seems to understand the doctors and staff at ABE Vet saved his life. He prances into the office as if to say "Honey, I'm home!" and wants to visit everyone there. He loves everyone, even our neighbors' cat, George.

-Likes more than anything: Visiting the seniors at Holy Family Manor and working with Heartland Hospice. -Any tricks? Not just playing ball -- he adapted the game so that he catches the ball for our 12-year-old dog and brings it to her so she can play too. -Silly names you call him: Buddy, because some of our seniors have problems with "Seamus." -Shows affection by: Leaning or putting his head on your lap. -Will usually be found: At home or working the nursing homes. -Likes to be rubbed: Where not? -Favorite toy? A rubber ball. -Loves this treat: Forget the treats, he'd rather a ball! -Terrified of: Nothing. -Worst habit: Whining when you stop petting him. -Any health scares? See above funny story. -Where he sleeps: Any part of the floor he wants! -Strange but true: He whoops like one of the Three Stooges when he is excited! -Comments: Seamus passed the therapy dog test before he was 2 years old. We have never had a dog quite like him! We wonder if the fact that his life was saved left him with such a healing gift to others.

-Name: Michele McLaughlin and Brad Heist. -Age: 52 and 56. -Hometown: Allentown. -Type of pet: Dog. -Name: Seamus. -Age: 3 years old. -Breed: Standard poodle. -Male or female? Male. -Why he is our friend: He is a gentle, calm dog that loves all people and animals. -Describe in four words: Therapeutic, calm, affectionate, funny. -Best trait: Loving to all. -Personality: Seamus is a certified therapy dog. He loves visiting seniors and even loves going to the vet. -A funny story: Seamus was near death with pneumonia when we got him. He spent a lot of time at the vet's office and one might think he would be frightened after so much medical care and IVs. Not our boy -- he seems to understand the doctors and staff at ABE Vet saved his life. He prances into the office as if to say "Honey, I'm home!" and wants to visit everyone there. He loves everyone, even our neighbors' cat, George.

-Likes more than anything: Visiting the seniors at Holy Family Manor and working with Heartland Hospice. -Any tricks? Not just playing ball -- he adapted the game so that he catches the ball for our 12-year-old dog and brings it to her so she can play too. -Silly names you call him: Buddy, because some of our seniors have problems with "Seamus." -Shows affection by: Leaning or putting his head on your lap. -Will usually be found: At home or working the nursing homes. -Likes to be rubbed: Where not? -Favorite toy? A rubber ball. -Loves this treat: Forget the treats, he'd rather a ball! -Terrified of: Nothing. -Worst habit: Whining when you stop petting him. -Any health scares? See above funny story. -Where he sleeps: Any part of the floor he wants! -Strange but true: He whoops like one of the Three Stooges when he is excited! -Comments: Seamus passed the therapy dog test before he was 2 years old. We have never had a dog quite like him! We wonder if the fact that his life was saved left him with such a healing gift to others.

-Name: Michele McLaughlin and Brad Heist. -Age: 52 and 56. -Hometown: Allentown. -Type of pet: Dog. -Name: Seamus. -Age: 3 years old. -Breed: Standard poodle. -Male or female? Male. -Why he is our friend: He is a gentle, calm dog that loves all people and animals. -Describe in four words: Therapeutic, calm, affectionate, funny. -Best trait: Loving to all. -Personality: Seamus is a certified therapy dog. He loves visiting seniors and even loves going to the vet. -A funny story: Seamus was near death with pneumonia when we got him. He spent a lot of time at the vet's office and one might think he would be frightened after so much medical care and IVs. Not our boy -- he seems to understand the doctors and staff at ABE Vet saved his life. He prances into the office as if to say "Honey, I'm home!" and wants to visit everyone there. He loves everyone, even our neighbors' cat, George.

-Likes more than anything: Visiting the seniors at Holy Family Manor and working with Heartland Hospice. -Any tricks? Not just playing ball -- he adapted the game so that he catches the ball for our 12-year-old dog and brings it to her so she can play too. -Silly names you call him: Buddy, because some of our seniors have problems with "Seamus." -Shows affection by: Leaning or putting his head on your lap. -Will usually be found: At home or working the nursing homes. -Likes to be rubbed: Where not? -Favorite toy? A rubber ball. -Loves this treat: Forget the treats, he'd rather a ball! -Terrified of: Nothing. -Worst habit: Whining when you stop petting him. -Any health scares? See above funny story. -Where he sleeps: Any part of the floor he wants! -Strange but true: He whoops like one of the Three Stooges when he is excited! -Comments: Seamus passed the therapy dog test before he was 2 years old. We have never had a dog quite like him! We wonder if the fact that his life was saved left him with such a healing gift to others.